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Readiness to access climate finance in Chad
PreventionWeb
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October 11, 2024
This study assesses Chad's capacity to plan for, access, use, monitor and report on climate finance. It identifies readiness gaps and uses these as entry points to make recommendations for improvement. Some of the limitations that add to the...
Angelina Jolie shares incredible photo of her meeting with Sudanese refugees in Chad as she calls on UN to take action
Daily Mail
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September 26, 2024
Angelina Jolie shared a powerful photo of herself meeting with Sudanese refugees - as she called on the United Nations to take action on the country's humanitarian crisis. The poignant image showed Angelina, clad in a black cloak, meeting with...
Three Russians Detained in Chad, Moscow Confirms
News Central TV
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September 24, 2024
Russia’s foreign ministry has confirmed the detention of three Russian citizens in Chad, following earlier reports. The detainees, named as Maxim Shugaley, Samer Sueifan, and E. Tsaryov, were apprehended in Chad’s capital, N’Djamena, on September...
Russian influence campaign suffers blow in Chad as strategist arrested
The Globe and Mail
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September 26, 2024
Open this photo in gallery:A picture taken through the window of a vehicle shows a minibus with letters on the rear window, that makes reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and and the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, in N'Djamena on...
500 killed in Chad floods since July
Xinhua News Agency
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YAOUNDE, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 503 people have been killed by flooding in Chad since July, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Chad said on Saturday. Around 1.7 million people have been affected...
Kano police arrest wife, associates of wanted Chadian terrorist
Daily Post
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January 31, 2025
The Kano State Police Command has taken into custody the wife and associates of Ahmad Adam Abba, a wanted Chadian terrorist accused of orchestrating the killing of 17 people in the Republic of Chad. The Commissioner of Police in Kano, Salman Dogo...
503 Dead, 1.7 Million Impacted by Severe Flooding in Chad, UN Reports
News Central TV
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September 21, 2024
Severe flooding in Chad since July has claimed 503 lives and affected approximately 1.7 million people, the United Nations reported on Saturday in its latest disaster assessment. The floods have devastated large portions of the country, destroying...
Police Arrest Wife Of Wanted Chadian Terrorist, Others In Kano
The Will
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January 31, 2025
January 31, (THEWILL) – The Police in Kano have arrested the wife and other associates of a suspected terrorist, Ahmad Adam Abba, a Chadian National, wanted for masterminding the killing of 17 people in the Republic of Chad. The Commissioner of...
Chadian President Deby defends ending military pact with France
Voice Of America - Africa
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December 3, 2024
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has defended his decision to break military ties with France, saying at a news conference Sunday that their defense pact no longer meets Chad’s security needs. The decision requires France to withdraw its...
A Seed of Equality: Threats To Women in Agriculture in Chad
Borgen Magazine
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September 27, 2024
EAST SUSSUX, United Kingdom — Chad has a rich history of farming; agriculture is a huge part of the country’s economic and cultural fabric. However, it is being threatened by changes to the natural landscape and unpredicted weather, like soil...
Russia set to spread its cultural influence in Chad through its new Russian House
Business Insider Africa
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September 23, 2024
As reported by Sputnik, the center which is now situated within Chad’s capital; N'Djamena, celebrated its inauguration in its new building. "This center is more than just a building; it is a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange between our...
Government Launches Multi-million Euro Tied Aid Loan Program in Chad
Hungary Today
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September 24, 2024
An agreement has been signed between Hungary and Chad on a 200 million euro tied aid loan program, that will benefit not only domestic companies but also the people of Africa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó announced in New...
ERC rejects a fabricated report about hospital in Chad
Gulf News
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“Since its establishment in 1983, the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has always acted swiftly in moments of crisis, delivering vital humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of millions of people around the world including most recently in the...
3 Russian Men Arrested in Chad, Foreign Ministry Says
The Moscow Times
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September 24, 2024
Three Russian men were detained in the African nation of Chad, Russia's Foreign Ministry said late Monday, confirming earlier reports. The ministry identified the detained Russians as Maxim Shugaley, Samer Sueifan and E. Tsaryov, saying it was in...
Sikorsky Tapped For CH-53K | A Few US Personnel Remain in Chad | DoS Approved FMS To Sweden
Defense Industry Daily
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September 23, 2024
Americas Sikorsky won a $72 million delivery order for the procurement of 98 rotary blades in support of the CH-53 K aircrafts. The delivery order does not include an option period. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. Work is...
Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby elevated to Marshal rank
Africanews
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December 10, 2024
The National Transitional Council (CNT) of Chad promoted General Déby to Marshal on Monday. 160 members voted to adopt the resolution against 2 while 6 abstained in a council mostly dominated by the ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS). This...
Who Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Big and Beautiful Bill?
teleSUR
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ON Thursday, the U.S. Congress passed a sweeping tax and spending package, with the House of Representatives approving it in a narrow 218-214 vote, sending the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to President Donald Trump for his signature. RELATED:...
UAE launches new humane projects in Chad, grants $10.25m to UN for helping conflict-hit Sudanese women
Gulf Today
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The UAE delegation met Sudanese women refugees affected by the current conflict, Sudanese women civil society leaders, and UN agencies. WAM The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of new humanitarian projects in Chad as well as a...
UAE announces $10.25M UN Aid for Sudanese refugee women in Chad
Emirati Times
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September 14, 2024
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of humanitarian projects in Chad, along with a $10.25 million contribution to the United Nations. This initiative aims to support Sudanese refugee women affected by the ongoing conflict...
UAE announces new humanitarian projects, $10.25 million for UN in Chad to support women affected by conflict in Sudan
Big News Network
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ABU DHABI, 14th September, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has announced the launch of new humanitarian projects in Chad as well as a US$10.25 million contribution to the United Nations aimed at supporting Sudanese refugee women affected by...